On July 10 in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Hoang Trung received and held talks with a delegation from Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce led by Deputy Minister Nasir Hamid. This marked the first bilateral visit in the field of agricultural trade, signaling an important step forward and opening new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.

On July 9 in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Hoang Trung received a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), led by Professor Takuro Shinano, to discuss a project on transforming cassava production systems through circular farming practices and smart starch value chain management. Tay Ninh province has been selected as the pilot site, with the aim of building a sustainable cassava production model that enhances value and reduces emissions, supported by Japanese technical expertise.

On July 8, in Hanoi, Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy met with Mr. Vinod Ahuja, the newly appointed Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Vietnam. The meeting set the tone for closer cooperation in the years ahead, with a focus on green, low-emission agriculture, food security, and climate change adaptation.

On 8 July, Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy received Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass. The two sides discussed cooperation directions for 2025-2028, focusing on climate change adaptation, environmental protection, and sustainable development. The meeting took place as the two countries prepare to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, opening new prospects for deeper and more effective cooperation.

On 8 July, Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy received Ms. Aler Grubbs, Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Vietnam, and United States Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper. The meeting took place in a warm atmosphere, marking an important milestone in more than 30 years of cooperation between Vietnam and USAID. On this occasion, the Minister expressed deep appreciation for USAID’s significant contributions to agricultural development, environmental protection, and strengthening Vietnam’s resilience to climate change.

On July 7, 2025, in Hanoi, Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy met with Mr. Marco Della Seta, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Vietnam. The meeting took place in the context of rapidly strengthening Vietnam-Italy relations—particularly in agricultural trade—and marked an important step toward expanding the two countries’ strategic cooperation.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and Argentina’s Ministry of Economy have agreed to promote comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable cooperation in agriculture, food, and environmental protection—paving the way for a future strategic partnership between the two countries.

On June 27, 2025, in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Le Cong Thanh held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Jeon Jongsoo, Chairman of ECOEYE Group (Republic of Korea). The meeting took place as Vietnam prepares to launch a pilot phase of its carbon credit market, creating opportunities for comprehensive cooperation in environmental protection, recycling, and low-emission technologies between the two countries.

On June 27 in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep held a working meeting with Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Gillian Bird. Both sides reaffirmed the strength of bilateral cooperation in agriculture, environment, and climate adaptation, with a shared commitment to advancing the implementation of the MERIT Project—a climate resilience and integrated transformation initiative for the Mekong Delta, funded by the World Bank with strategic support from Australia.

With the shared vision of advancing scientific research, policy communication, and promoting the role of women entrepreneurs in sustainable agriculture and environmental development, the International Women Entrepreneurs Development Institute (IWEDI) paid an official visit to the Agriculture and Environment Magazine on June 27. During the working session, both sides agreed on several concrete areas of cooperation and proposed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build a long-term strategic partnership.

On June 24, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Viet Nam, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and key partners, convened a national consultation workshop on the draft Programme Implementation Plan (PIP) for the National Action Plan to transform the food system toward transparency, accountability, and sustainability by 2030. The event was held under the technical support framework of the United Nations SDG Joint Fund, and served as a key preparatory milestone for Viet Nam’s participation in the upcoming UN Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) scheduled for July 2025 in Ethiopia.

As Vietnam accelerates its shift toward sustainable and low-emission agriculture, the working session held on June 18 between Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Vo Van Hung and representatives from ENI Vietnam marked a strategic turning point. The collaboration between a global bioenergy leader and Vietnam’s agricultural sector promises not only to add value to farm products but also to foster the green transition, promote circular economy models, and build a zero-emission agricultural system.

On June 6 in Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh Province, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine (under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), in collaboration with the Center for media development (Nhan Dan newspaper) and the Quang Binh Department of Agriculture and Environment, held a seminar titled “AI applications in journalism, cultural and environmental communication, and marine tourism development.”

During a working session on June 5 with Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Le Cong Thanh, Mr. Selwin Hart, Special adviser to the UN Secretary-General on climate action and just transition, commended Vietnam’s strong efforts in restructuring its energy system toward a greener and more equitable model. He noted that Vietnam is emerging as a regional exemplar in ASEAN for its renewable energy development, sustainable climate transition, and strong commitment to updating its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement.

In the context of global challenges posed by climate change and biodiversity loss, Vietnam and China are gradually translating their cooperation commitments in nature conservation into concrete actions, especially in border areas. The recent meeting between Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam, Mr. Nguyen Quoc Tri, and Vice Governor of Qinghai Province (China), Mr. Liu Dao, on May 23rd, demonstrated the two countries’ strong commitment to fostering practical, sustainable, and long-term cooperation initiatives to protect ecosystems and support community livelihoods.

On May 21, Minister of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam Do Duc Duy held a working session with French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet in Hanoi. The meeting reaffirmed the strong political will of both countries to deepen bilateral ties, especially in key areas such as sustainable agriculture, climate change adaptation, and human resource development.

On May 5, 2025, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Quoc Tri welcomed and held a working session with Rachel Kyte, the UK's Climate Change Envoy. The two sides focused on discussing measures to enhance bilateral cooperation in addressing climate change and supporting Vietnam in updating its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).